QFC Tournament 1137 Round 3 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Qfc Legend (ranked 4198 p4p, 4192 weight class) and Paul Jake (ranked 0 p4p, 465 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Legend
vs
Jake

190 cm
24
189
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
24
190
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Qfc Legend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Jake!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jake tries to clinch up but Legend circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Jake as Legend shoots in.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jake lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Jake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jake pushes Legend back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legend tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jake pushes Legend back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Jake.
Jake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Jake.
Jake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jake digs a right hand into Legend's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Legend's gas tank.
Jake lands a body shot.
Jake prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Qfc Legend. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jake lands an uppercut.
Legend is trying to drag Jake to the mat but Jake just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Legend or not.
Legend is breathing heavily.
Jake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Legend backwards.
Jake scores with a shot to the side of Legend's head.
Jake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jake.
Legend has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jake scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Jake.
Jake is working Legend over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legend's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Legend is working for takedown but Jake is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jake gets underhooks to prevent Legend's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Legends head.
Jake lands a hook that snaps the head of Legend backwards.
Legend is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Jake.
Jake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Legend backwards.
Jake lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jake.
Jake works on Legend's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Jake.
Jake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jake - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Jake.
Jake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Legend can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jake.
Jake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Legend has Jake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jake lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jake.
Legend has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jake after a bit of a struggle.
Jake scores with a shoulder strike.
Jake presses Legend against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Jake.
Jake scores with a shot to the side of Legend's head.
Jake works on Legend's body with a couple of short punches.
Jake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jake cracks Legend with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jake.
Nice body punch from Jake.
Jake scores with a shot to the side of Legend's head.

Legend is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Legend is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jake lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Jake.
Good body shot from Jake.
Jake pushes Legend back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Jake.
Jake lands a body shot.
Jake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Legend backwards.
Jake is working Legend over against the cage.
Jake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Legend backwards.
Jake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jake lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jake.
Jake lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jake digs a right hand underneath Legend's ribcage. Legend let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Jake.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jake.
Jake lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Jake dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jake rushes Legend and presses him up against the cage.
Legend seems to have got his legs back now.
Jake lands a nice uppercut.
Jake lands an uppercut.
Jake digs a right hand underneath Legend's ribcage. Legend let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paul Jake seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jake lands with a light punch inside.
Jake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Legend backwards.
Jake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Jake.
A right hook to the body lands for Jake.
Jake is leaning against Legend and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jake pushes Legend back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Jake.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jake.
A shot in the inside from Jake.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jake is working Legend over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jake.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legend.
Jake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jake lands a body shot.
A short right from Jake.
Jake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Legend backwards.
A short uppercut from Jake.
Jake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Legends head.
Jake pushes Legend against the cage. Jake is working some dirty boxing. Jake pushes off with a quick right hook! Legend goes down! Legend tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jake moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Jake!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Dann (ranked 4546 p4p, 4603 weight class) and Erick Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Dann has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Dann
vs
Wright

200 cm
18
193
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
170
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie Dann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erick Wright!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wright drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wright throwing strikes from guard but Dann blocks nicely.
Wright is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Wright might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wright is nestled in close to Dann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wright working Dann over with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dann won't allow Wright to pass to mount.
Wright content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright is looking to advance position but Dann won't allow it.
Wright controlling the action here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Wright closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dann quickly recovers to half guard.
Wright slows the pace down in half guard.
Wright scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright works his way into full mount!

Wright stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Wright misses with a body shot
letting Dann counter with a right hand.

Wright takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Dann's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wright tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dann avoids it.

Wright pulls guard.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Dann from controlling successfully.
Wright pulls Dann in close to his closed guard and prevents Dann from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erick Wright dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wright misses with a double jab
and Dann counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dann.
Dann throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
And Wright tries to counter it with a takedown but Dann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Erick Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Dann counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wright closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Wright pulls Dann into guard.
Wright wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wright is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dann is proving hard to escape from.
Wright controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wright passes Dann's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wright moves nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dann is being controlled here.
Wright wants to stand but Dann is controlling his arm.

Wright decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dann to his feet.
Wright misses with a hook
and Dann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wright steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dann.

Wright shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright is working Dann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wright slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wright. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wright is pushing down on Dann's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dann is fighting to maintain full guard but Wright has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wright sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Wright wants to work for an arm triangle but Dann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wright slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erick Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wright walks into a straight right hand from Dann.

Wright fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dann sprawls well initially but Wright persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wright performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dann on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
It looks like Wright is going to stand back up.
Erick Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann trying to control from the bottom.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wright is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright trying to pass the guard but Dann defending well.
Wright takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wright is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wright trying to mount his opponent but Dann defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dann is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Wright fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dann to the ground. Wright is now in Dann's guard.
Wright sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wright chips away with some ground and pound.
Wright wants to stand but Dann has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wright seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wright tries for a takedown but Dann circles away easily
and Dann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Erick Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright misses with a body shot
enabling Dann to counter with a crisp jab.
Charlie Dann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Wright shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wright was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wright lands a decent elbow from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wright in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Charlie Dann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erick Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You can see the frustration on Dann's face as Wright controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erick Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wright winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Erick Wright!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Erick Wright!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Erick Wright!

Erick Wright wins by unanimous decision!